Celebration 13

  There are many clothing stores in the market.

  Ser in Ferelden does not have a high cultural standing, as the Red Templars do not promote it. This is not just Ser, but also because of the harsh and dry climate of the entire eastern part of Ferelden. In terms of cultural development, the descendants of the Tevinter Empire are indeed inferior to those of the western nation of Thedas.

  So locals generally prefer imported clothes, especially the seasonal styles brought over from Dongfang Jilong Bay and Komir. Pan Ni certainly can't afford them, but wanting to change out of his tattered Fa Shi robes doesn't require much money. Wearing a black long jacket on the outside, with a white dress shirt with a standing collar inside, and a pair of straight-striped trousers, he looks neat and tidy.

  "That's much better." Hickory tied a cheap silk ribbon around Penny's neck, beaming with satisfaction.

  "Alright, if it makes you happy," Penny said, shifting uncomfortably in the outfit, which she hadn't worn in years, but looking at herself in the big mirror of the circus tent, didn't think was so bad after all.

  "I don't like mage robes, I don't like mages, and I don't like magic... If you want me to be happy, it's best if you don't let me see those things." Hickory said.

  "Alright." Penny tilted her head to one side, feeling a sense of foreboding, when she saw three young men dressed in flashy clothes whistling as they walked over.

  "Hey! Hickel, it's rare to see you out during the day. Are you on a date with some new kid?"

  "Who are they?" Pennie asked, noticing Hickory's eyebrows furrowed at the impolite tone.

  "A few annoying ghosts." Hickory half-closed his eyes and wrinkled up his little nose.

  "Dear sister Shiqiu, don't be so cold. The day before yesterday I still saw you with Gomi from the neighboring village, now look at this...". These several young men's faces were red, seemingly having drunk wine, their gazes sizing up Panni and Shiqiu were very bold: "A thin and dry little kid..."

  "Gentlemen, insolence will get you a beating." said Pannie with a smile.

  "Are you going to hit me?" A young man's eyes widened, and he slapped Pan Ni in the chest. Suddenly, he saw Pan Ni staring at him, muttering something under her breath, and her face transformed into a seductive woman's face. The young man was stunned for a moment, and before he knew it, he had been punched in the face, his teeth clenched in pain. When he tried to get up, he found that his head was spinning, and his limbs were weak, as if he had been cast under some kind of evil spell.

  "Wow, I didn't expect your dream lover to be your mother, tsk tsk, can't see that coming..." Panni said so, the young man lying on the ground was filled with grief and indignation, but clearly shocked:

  "What kind of trick is this?"

  "That's right, it's indeed a trick." Penny snapped her fingers: "Zero-level spells 'Despairing Gaze' and 'Fatigue Touch', are more than enough to deal with ordinary people, do you guys want to try again?"

  "Lawyer?!" The few young men were stunned for a moment, these loafing youngsters were all without magical talent, not being looked at by the red robe, although it can be said to be lucky, but from childhood received information, let them have a kind of reverence for lawyers, just now seeing Penny wearing new clothes, now knowing about his identity as a lawyer, for a moment did not know whether to advance or retreat. At this time, a wealthy and powerful pastor, Waggoner, walked by, waving his large double-edged club at the group of youngsters and shouting:

  "You guys, don't cause trouble at the lady's celebration."

  This group of young people were already disheartened, after hearing this, they disappeared in no time.

  "You've used magic again." Hickory said with a half-lidded gaze, his tone very displeased.

  "Otherwise I'll get beaten..." Penny said helplessly: "What kind of people are they?"

  "A bunch of little rascals." Hickory deflated, after all, she didn't want Penny to get a beating: "Always acting crazy."

  "Like you?" Penny asked with a smile.

  "Get lost!" Hickel was furious and waved his fist: "I won't hang out with them."

  "They say you often go on dates with boys..."

  "Nonsense, nonsense!" Hickel panted heavily, his face flushed red. Penny secretly rejoiced in her heart, knowing that through a series of actions, she had successfully broken through Hickel's outer defense line and would no longer be just a passerby in his eyes.

  At least for now, the girl has some intention of Pan Ni's idea and consciously lets Pan Ni conform to her own preferences, influencing each other to a certain extent, no longer being indifferent and annoyed.

  "Oh! Penny brother, don't always make the girls angry." Vika carried a big bag and swayed over: "Otherwise, sister will be unhappy. Ha, new clothes are really beautiful, Penny, you're a handsome little guy."

  "Sister likes it too?" Penny asked shamelessly.

  "Of course, what sister doesn't like her little brother?" Veeka put down the big bag and wrapped her arms around Penny's head, and this time Xico felt a clear surge of acid in his stomach.

  "What's wrong?" Penny asked, her face slightly flushed as she pulled away from the chest that was making her feel a bit suffocated.

  "Want to see if you're hungry." Vika narrowed her eyes, opened the package, and it was a big pile of candies, carefully baked into colorful pastries. Seeing Penny and Shikor's eyes widening, she smiled and pointed at the temple where the banquet was being held: "Taken from there."

  Pan Ni's face turned red: "This..."

  That banquet, only merchants with a good reputation were allowed to enter. Vika was able to get in, he was surprised, but what's even more surprising is that Vika's approach can be imagined the expressions of those businessmen at that time.

  "Mrs. Wogin's favor, it should be felt by all who believe in her." Veeka said so, and shouted to a group of 'crouching tiger' kids beside her: "Kids, come have some snacks!"

  A group of children cheered and rushed towards the package, soon this place became an ocean of butter cake. Hickory sat stupidly on a stone bench by the road, watching a group of children surround Vika, while Penny pulled out a accordion, feeling sulky.

  It's already afternoon, and Xikoer feels a bit chilly. A gust of wind blows over, and she shrinks her neck.

  "Sister, won't you come and play together?"

  A tender voice entered Hickory's ears, she lowered her head to look, a little girl with cake crumbs in her mouth, her hand stained with cream shaking the hem of the girl's long skirt, big eyes blinking: "Let's play together and it won't be cold."

  Xiko followed the little girl into the crowd, throwing away her initial awkwardness and gradually opening up. She even started to frolic like a child in this childish setting, which made her truly feel relaxed and free. As the sky darkened and the celebration was about to disperse, Penny put down his accordion and smiled as he coaxed a group of children to go home. He bought a scarf from a small stall and wrapped it around the neck of the girl sitting on a stone bench panting: "Time to go back, I wonder how business was today?"

  "Pan Ni..." Hickory raised his head, his small face still slightly red: "I think I understand why you don't want to be a Red Robe."

  "Oh, as long as you understand, understanding is forever." Penny whistled and the two of them walked silently towards the tavern.

  "Thank... thank you..."

  Penny seemed to have heard such a voice.

  "What?"

  "Nothing... nothing at all."

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